HNN742 - Principles of Anaesthesia and Post Anaesthesia Nursing Care 2
Unit details
| Enrolment modes: | (X*) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | S Rawani (B) |
| Prerequisite: | HNN755, HNN740 |
| Contact hours: | Theoretical component 3 hours per week (a combination of lectures and online tutorials, modules). Students will be expected to undertake an additional seven hours per week of independent study. |
Note:This unit is part of the Perioperative Specialty stream of the Master of Nursing Practice for students who are also employed in a suitable clinical area in partnership with Deakin University.
Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. * Students enrol as off-campus students, however there are significant on-campus requirements. | |
Content
The unit includes: advanced monitoring techniques related to the care of patients undergoing anaesthesia and post anaesthesia care; assessment and management of complications and emergencies related to anaesthesia and post anaesthesia care; an introduction to paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia including anatomy and physiology, related anaesthesia techniques, and post anaesthesia care.
Assessment
Assignment (1500 words) 40%, examination (2 hours) 60%, clinical assessments pass/fail.
Both the theoretical and clinical components of the assessment must be passed in order to successfully gain an overall pass in this unit. Clinical assessments form part of the assessment of this unit. Recognition of the importance of clinical assessments is calculated in the overall student workload.
Note: Failure of a compulsory practicum component in a unit will normally lead to exclusion.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $706 | $565 | $565 | $2246 | $2779 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.